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Book of 1 John - Chapter 3 - Verse 20

3:20
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

Meaning

When our hearts condemn us, it can lead to feelings of guilt and shame. This verse, however, offers reassurance that God is greater than our own self-condemnation. This means that even when we feel unworthy or undeserving of God's love and forgiveness, He still sees our true intentions and knows our hearts. God's knowledge is all-encompassing, and He understands the depths of our beings better than we understand ourselves. Therefore, we can find comfort in the fact that God's perspective surpasses our own self-judgment. This verse serves as a reminder that we can trust in God's mercy and grace, even when we struggle to forgive ourselves. It encourages us to let go of our own harsh judgments and instead place our trust in God's infinite understanding and love.

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